US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Pandisc PD12-002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PD12-002 A HUB Criteria MFSide A
PD12-002 B HUB Criteria MFSide B
Soul KingsKing Of Soul Medley
Vinyl pressings
King Of Soul Medley
by Soul Kings · 1983
12 pressings4 countriesBreaksElectronicFunk / Soul
King Of Soul Medley was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of King Of Soul Medley
4 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Red Rooster Records HEN 4 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Pandisc PD12-002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Pandisc PD7-002 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Pandisc PD12-002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Pandisc PD12-002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Pandisc PD7-002 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Red Rooster Records HEN 4 TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CNR 151.21512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CNR 151.15812", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Fonomusic 04.2175/412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Gold Mountain GG-8120212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Gold Mountain GS 820037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Gold Mountain GS-820037", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Gold Mountain GS-820037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 881 590-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AKing Of Soul Medley (Short Version)4:20
- BKing Of Soul Medley (Long Version)6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of Soul Medley are there?
12 vinyl pressings of King Of Soul Medley are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 1985.
When was King Of Soul Medley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is Pandisc PD12-002.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of Soul Medley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD12-002, HEN 4 T, PD7-002 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD12-002 A HUB Criteria MF and PD12-002 B HUB Criteria MF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of Soul Medley on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.